Boy Scouts on the Great Divide; Or, The Ending of the Trail: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Boy Scouts on the Great Divide; Or, The Ending of the Trail: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Boy Scouts on the Great Divide; Or, The Ending of the Trail is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Ralphson, G. Harvey (George Harvey) (1879–1940).
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"Boy Scouts on the Great Divide; Or, The Ending of the Trail" by Archibald Lee Fletcher is a fictional work written in the early 20th century. The story follows a group of Boy Scouts, including characters such as Will Smith, George Benton, Charley (Sandy) Green, and Tommy Gregory, as they embark on a vacation trip to the Great Divide that quickly turns into an investigation filled with adventure and intrigue. Tasked with finding a missing witness related to a criminal case, the boys encounter a range of challenges, including a daunting confrontation with robbers, the mysterious presence of a stranger, and unexpected twists that put their scouting skills to the test. At the start of the novel, the boys are setting up their camp in Wyoming's picturesque yet potentially perilous landscape, eagerly awaiting a messenger from their attorney. As they prepare supper, they meet a suspicious stranger named Katz, who claims to be lost and in need of their hospitality. Their lighthearted camping trip soon escalates as they hear distant gunshots and notice unsettling events, hinting at the presence of train robbers in the vicinity. The opening chapters set a thrilling tone, introducing themes of camaraderie, adventure, and the moral dilemmas of trust and deception among friends and strangers alike, captivating readers with a blend of youthful bravado and suspense.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Boy Scouts on the Great Divide; Or, The Ending of the Trail
- Author credits: Ralphson, G. Harvey (George Harvey) (1879–1940)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Boy Scouts -- Juvenile fiction
- West (U.S.) -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
- Category: Novels
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